TOP 10 THINGS OF THE WEEK - Reasons to be Cheerful
1. BROUGHBALL - Power is Beauty
2. The crowds in Wales and Chelmsford
3. We are releasing the new single Jukebox Sunshine in Sept
4. We are releasing the new album No Smoke, No Mirrors in Oct
5. Alfie is over his flu
6. BROUGHBALL TM - regulation strips are genius
7. The summer has been AMAZIN thus far and is set to get better still
8. SEGA DREEEAM CAYAST
9. The Holloways Open needs to be organised
10. The video we made 2 wks ago is genius
Feeling reborn is a rare treat; but The Holloways resilience in recent times has led to what feels like a rebirth. Reaping such a rare reward was the first step along the clear path that now lies ahead for a band who once again have much to smile about; not that The Holloways had stopped smiling - not for very long anyway. "The sun doesn't always shine" is one of the band’s phrases to live by; along with "everything happens for a reason”.
In the early months of 2009, Alfie and Bryn were busy recording additional new material to kick-start the year. By April they decided to start actively seeking new members and as luck would have it, in the very first rehearsal they found guitarist Mike Baker, who - after playing just one song with the band - had done enough for Alfie and Bryn to make up their mind. The following day Edwin Harris set up his drums and did a quick warm up and before even playing a song, the decision again, was easy. Luck had clearly swung back in The Holloways’ favour and a new lease of life took the boys into the studio for a couple of hectic weeks before doing a few gigs and recording 3 brand new songs and they’re back doing what they do best - playing music.
2008 had been soul destroying for the band. Much conspired to prevent full scale releases of the exciting new material recorded at the legendary Sawmills Studio. The biggest setback was the long, drawn out legal battle across the pond involving their stateside former label TVT.
The darkest hour before the dawn came in December with a lot of smoke as The Holloways' home - Nambucca - caught fire. Much was lost in the fire - practically everything. This was the final straw for Dave and Rob who felt the end had come with nothing seeming to go the band's way. However, the founding members - Alfie and Bryn - felt the previous 3 years of good fortune by far outweighed the 12 months of bad fortune; and having weathered the storm, they concluded "2009 has to be good. Yin and yang and all that." - The sun doesn't always shine indeed.
The Holloways had an exciting start to life with the critically acclaimed debut - "So This Is Great Britain?” - and 2007 saw the band storm sold out shows across the UK with singles Dance Floor, Generator and Two Left Feet pumping on the radio airwaves.
Now, the energy and the bond in the band has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release.
Everyone is massively excited for the summer schedule; the boys will be back on the road gigging the brand new set featuring songs from the forthcoming album alongside the classic Holloways favourites.
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Would you like us to perform at your house?
Check out the video below and the details in our blog and we could be performing live from your living room!!
No Smoke No Mirrors, The Holloways new album - Out Now!
The Official Video for 'Jukebox Sunshine' Out Now in the UK
Hello :) how are things? Ou, would like to say thanks for your gig at the cockpit a few weeks back, was an ace night :D looking forward to your next one! :) xx
Jack from Tennesse is great ;) Yes Shed 7 gig, may come home in time for it if people are up for it, where is it, academy? I've not been to the new one so that would be good. I'll spread the word! x
Yes I enjoyed the gig in Cardiff very much thank you. Support was good too. Unfortunatly I had to seperate from my boyfriend because he was against going to the front because he's tall and didn't want to anger people. But loved all the songs, glad you ended with Reinvent Myself, that was good, Fit for a fortnight would've been good.. I see you're in Birmingham in December, some of my friends wanted to come to the Cardiff gig but didn't have the money so perhaps attendance of that will be on the cards.
Thanks guys, if you get a chance please let us know what you think of our online jam 'concept' or if you would like to participate, it would be great to hear from you.
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